KORITOTO-VARNA
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762,
Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) Vihren Bozhanov made the kick off and thus started the match. Shah Henderson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gercho Nenchovski in the 2nd minute of the match. Haralampi Kúrkelanov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amirul Hock, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind Oakham's goalkeeper Shah Henderson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Trifon Mladenov made a great header on VN SOKOLI-VARNA's corner, it was just that Oakham's Shah Henderson managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 13th minute Darren Chan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the VN SOKOLI-VARNA defense, Darren Chan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Haralampi Kúrkelanov. The VN SOKOLI-VARNA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Haralampi Kúrkelanov should have stopped the shot. Haralampi Kúrkelanov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Khairul Sarangapani's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. When Oakham's Darren Chan in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goalie prevented a goal. After 19 minutes, Darren Chan made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darren Chan in the 22nd minute of play forced VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goalkeeper Haralampi Kúrkelanov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Oakham's goalkeeper Shah Henderson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Argir Ilchev. In the 25th minute Darren Chan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Shah Henderson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vihren Bozhanov in the 26th minute. After 28 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Ilko Garvanov. Afiq Choy's late challenge caught a VN SOKOLI-VARNA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Afiq Choy helped the player get up and apologised. Afiq Choy hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. 31 minutes into the match, Oakham's goal looked a bit too open when Gercho Nenchovski came free, but Shah Henderson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arif Ching kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gercho Nenchovski in the 33rd minute of play forced Oakham's goalkeeper Shah Henderson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Haralampi Kúrkelanov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khairul Sarangapani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 40th match minute, VN SOKOLI-VARNA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ilko Garvanov to maneuver through the defense. Gara Chian hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Amirul Hock to make the kick off. Khairul Sarangapani's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. 54 minutes had been played when some careless play by VN SOKOLI-VARNA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Arif Ching was slow to take the kick. During this time Oakham's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Darren Chan managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. In the 59th minute Amirul Hock shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 60th minute, Valentin Krotev ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Shah Henderson was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. In the 65th minute, Valentin Krotev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save VN SOKOLI-VARNA from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Vihren Bozhanov got a free kick in the 69th minute. Amirul Hock's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 70thth minute, Haralampi Kúrkelanov skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Haralampi Kúrkelanov was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Arif Ching showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 72 minute of play. Haralampi Kúrkelanov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arif Ching in the 79th minute. Haralampi Kúrkelanov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darren Chan in the 80th minute of play. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save VN SOKOLI-VARNA from getting a goal against them. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Darren Chan, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. With a little luck, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov got control of the ball when Amirul Hock tried to sneak it across the goal line. With 89 minutes on the clock, Rifki Butcher commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Shah Henderson had in the 91stth minute some difficulties stopping Trifon Mladenov's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After 91 minutes of play, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Trifon Mladenov made it 2-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Shah Henderson was left in no man's land by his defense there! Gercho Nenchovski might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Shah Henderson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gercho Nenchovski ran back to his position shaking his head. Shah Henderson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vihren Bozhanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match was over Oakham could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than VN SOKOLI-VARNA throughout the match.
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